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EXHAUSTION Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word exhaustion. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word exhaustion. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXHAUSTION

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debilitation
nounn
noun

• serious weakening and loss of energy

enervation
nounn
noun

• lack of vitality

• serious weakening and loss of energy

• surgical removal of a nerve

depletion
nounn
noun

• the act of decreasing something markedly

• the state of being depleted

drain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

• tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material

• a pipe through which liquid is carried away

• a gradual depletion of energy or resources

verb

• flow off gradually

• deplete of resources

• empty of liquid; drain the liquid from

• make weak

fatigue
verb, nounv, n
noun

• temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

• used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress

• (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something

• labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on)

verb

• lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

• exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

frazzle
verbv
noun

• a state of extreme exhaustion

verb

• wear away by rubbing

• exhaust physically or emotionally

languor
nounn
noun

• a relaxed comfortable feeling

• oppressively still air

• a feeling of lack of interest or energy

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

lassitude
nounn
noun

• a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

• a feeling of lack of interest or energy

• weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

lethargy
nounn
noun

• a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

• weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

• inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

listlessness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of lack of interest or energy

• inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy

prostration
nounn
noun

• an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

• abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body

• the act of assuming a prostrate position

tiredness
nounn
noun

• temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

weakness
nounn
noun

• a flaw or weak point

• powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

• the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

• the condition of being financially weak

• a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

weariness
nounn
noun

• temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

burnout
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.

• A marijuana addict; one whose brains have been burned out.

• The shutoff of a rocket motor following the complete exhaustion of its fuel supply, or having been irreversibly throttled after the application of a planned delta-v.

• The failure of an electrical device, usually through overheating due to the application of excessive power.

• Using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary, causing the spinning tires to produce smoke and burn rubber.

enfeeblement
nounn
noun

• serious weakening and loss of energy

Best Hypernyms For EXHAUSTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for exhaustion, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
depletion fatigue tiredness weariness enervation weakening

Alternatives for DEBILITATION

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